Lab 17: Hand washing Flashcards
1
Q
Normal microbiota
A
Microorganisms that are present all of the time
2
Q
Transient microbiota
A
present only for days or weeks at a time
3
Q
Fomite
A
inanimate object that transmits bacteria
4
Q
If most of the normal and transient microbiota aren’t harmful on the skin, then why must hands be scrubbed before surgery?
A
because the microbiota has a chance of causing opportunistic infections
5
Q
What is the purpose of soap?
A
Break down sebum on hands
